2026 Rural Teacher Summit

Learn, share and network with educators from across Eastern Iowa.

The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque's Rural Teacher Corps offers this FREE annual event as a resource to empower teachers and support education in rural communities.

You'll hear from speakers and attend sessions that will help you reconnect with your purpose, prioritize your well-being, and feel supported. Also, you will be the first to hear our announcement of opportunities to apply for grants that can help you implement ideas in your classroom. 

Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and each attendee will receive a $25 gas gift card to offset travel expenses.

New this year: You can receive license renewal credit for attending this event. Yor confirmatiton email will include a link on how to register for credit.

The summit will feature a full day of speakers and sessions, including Josh Varner, who will give the keynote address.

Josh empowers educators to become heroes in student’s lives by equipping them with insights, strategies, and practices to support trauma-impacted students so they can foster resilience and growth. Read more at joshvarnerconsulting.com.